Crash Course Catholicism

"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work." Why is it so bad to take God's name in vain? Why do I have to go to Mass every Sunday? How late is too late to rock up to Mass? Can I go to work on Sundays? In this episode we discuss the second and third Commandments. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter One, Articles Two and Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2142 -2195).The ten holy days of obligation: (NOTE: These are technically the holy days of obligation, but not every country enforces all of them.)The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas),The Epiphany,The Ascension of Christ,The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi),The feast of Mary the Mother of God,The Immaculate Conception,The Assumption,The feast of Saint Joseph,The feast of the Apostles Saints Peter and PaulThe feast of All Saints.⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2142 -2195Mark 2:27Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Hour That Will Change Your Life"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Why Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays?"Catholic Answers, "How Late is Too Late for Mass?"Opus Dei, "Work and Rest"The Catholic Weekly, "The Divine Praises"Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchCode of Canon law, pts. 1244-53.The Divine PraisesLeo Trese, The Faith Explained.St. Josemaria, The Way, pt. 357.

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above or that is on the earth beneath or that is in the water under the earth.” What does it mean to love and serve God? What counts as 'other gods'? Are images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints graven images? In this episode we discuss the first of the Ten Commandments.This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter One, Article One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2056 -2141).⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2056 -2141Matthew Chapter 22Matthew 4:10Deuteronomy, 5:6-9Roman Catechism 2, 3, 4.Tim Staples, "Are Statues in Catholic Churches 'Graven Images?'" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Simony"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Superstition"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Sacrilege" Arthur Conan Doyle, A Scandal in BohemiaCatholic Answers, "Stipends and Simony" YouTube.

How are we saved? Through faith, works, or both? What is grace? Can I earn grace or is it just a free gift from God? Today we wrap up our introduction to Catholic morality by looking at one of the most significant areas of division between Catholics and Protestants. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1949-2055). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1949-2055Prayer for Christian UnityJames 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9John 15:5Romans 8:29Mark 10:17-231 Corinthians 12:1-12The Compendium of the Catechism pt. 424Martin Luther, "Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans"Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will  Tom Nash, "The Reformers’ Distorted View of Salvation", Catholic AnswersTom Nash, "Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification" Catholic AnswersMark Brumley, "Is Justification Ongoing?" Catholic Answers.Tim Staples, "Justification: Process or One-Time Deal?" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justification"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Charismata"Pope Leo XIII, LibertasJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomJacques Philippe "Freedom"Aleteia, "What is the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace?"Peter Kreeft, Catholic ChristianityFr Mike Schmitz, "Do All Good People Go to Heaven?"Gerard Manley Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"

What are human rights? Does everyone have the right to the same things? What does 'equality' mean? In this episode, we round off our discussion of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Two, Article 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1918-1948). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1877-19481 Corinthians 13The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church.Pope Leo XIII Rerum NovarumPope Pius XI, Quadragesimo AnnoPope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra and Pacem in Terris.Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio and Octogesima AdveniensPope John Paul IILetter to FamiliesLaborem ExercensSollicitudo Rei SocialisVatican II, Gaudium et SpesBishop Robert Barron "Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good." YouTube."Social Justice and Evangelisation" YouTube.Australian Catholic University. The Principles of Catholic Social Thought & The Common Good.Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. "The Common Good"Charles De Koninck, On the Primacy of the Common Good.Dir. Jessie Nelson, I Am SamWilliam Golding, The Lord of the FliesDir. Darren Ashton. Razzle DazzleThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Civil Authority"The Catholic Encyclopedia "Society"Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Social Teaching 101.Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”Elizabeth Gaskell, North and SouthUnited Nations, Universal Declaration of Human RightsWe Can Be Heroes: "Ja'mie King"Mary Ann Glendon, Seth D. Kaplan, "Renewing Human Rights", First ThingsJohn Finnis, "Human Rights and the Common Good", and Natural Law and Human RightsSamuel Moyn, Not Enough: Human Rights in an Unequal World Michael Novak, Paul Adams, Elizabeth Shaw. Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is

What is a society? What's more important: my individual rights or the common good? Do all societies need authority figures? In this episode, we begin our discussion of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Two, Articles 1 and 2 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1877-1917). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1877-19481 Corinthians 13The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church.Pope Leo XIII Rerum NovarumPope Pius XI, Quadragesimo AnnoPope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra and Pacem in Terris.Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio and Octogesima AdveniensPope John Paul IILetter to FamiliesLaborem ExercensSollicitudo Rei SocialisVatican II, Gaudium et SpesBishop Robert Barron "Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good." YouTube."Social Justice and Evangelisation" YouTube.Australian Catholic University. The Principles of Catholic Social Thought & The Common Good.Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. "The Common Good"Charles De Koninck, On the Primacy of the Common Good.Dir. Jessie Nelson, I Am SamWilliam Golding, The Lord of the FliesDir. Darren Ashton. Razzle DazzleThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Civil Authority"The Catholic Encyclopedia "Society"Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Social Teaching 101.Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”Elizabeth Gaskell, North and SouthUnited Nations, Universal Declaration of Human RightsWe Can Be Heroes: "Ja'mie King"Mary Ann Glendon, Seth D. Kaplan, "Renewing Human Rights", First ThingsJohn Finnis, "Human Rights and the Common Good", and Natural Law and Human RightsSamuel Moyn, Not Enough: Human Rights in an Unequal World Michael Novak, Paul Adams, Elizabeth Shaw. Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is

What's the difference between mortal and venial sin? How do I know when I've committed a sin? What does it mean to be a virtuous person? In this episode, we discuss the personal dimension of our relationship with God. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles7 and 8 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1803-1876). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1803-1876Ethics Finder.1 Corinthians 13Matthew 5:21-23Matthew 22:34-40Kevin Vost, The Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritKevin Vost. The Seven Deadly Sins.The Catholic Encyclopedia. "Sin".The Catholic Encyclopedia. "Virtue".C.S. Lewis. Mere Christianity.G.K. Chesterton. Orthodoxy.Fulton Sheen. The Seven Capital Sins.Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The Rescue.Catholic Answers. "When is drinking a mortal sin?"Stacy Mitch. Courageous Virtue: A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for WomenCatholicSaints.Info. "Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori"Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird.The Thomistic Institute. "Virtue". YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron. "Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues". YouTube.Fulton Sheen. "Sin and Penance." YouTube.Philippa Foot. Virtues and Vices: And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy.Candace Vogler. "The Place of Virtue in a Meaningful Life."The University of Chicago. "Virtue, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life". YouTube.

What makes an action right or wrong? How do I know if I'm doing the right thing? Can my conscience always be trusted? In this episode we discuss the sources of morality and the role of the conscience. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles 4, 5, and 6 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1749-1802). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1749-1802Bishop Robert Barron, "Catholic Morality 101"Pope John Paul II, Veritatis SplendorJohn Henry Newman, Letter to the Duke of NorfolkCatholic Encyclopedia"Conscience""Intention""Morality"Vatican II, Gaudium et SpesBenedict XVI, Conscience and TruthFrancis Fernandez,"3rd Week of Easter: Purity of Intention" In Conversation with God.Fr Mike Schmitz, "Do I Have a Good Conscience?", YouTube.Fulton Sheen, "Conscience"George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss

Welcome to Part Three of the Catechism! In this episode, we discuss freedom and the call to holiness. What does it mean to be free? What are the limits to freedom? Should everyone have the right to act and speak freely? This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1691-1748). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1691-1748Galatians 5:13Gerard Manly Hopkins, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"Jaques Philippe, The Eight Doors to the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes (Book)Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 1" (Video)Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 2"(Video)Peter Kreeft "The Meaning of Freedom in Aquinas"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Freedom and its Consequences", YouTube.The Thomistic Institute, "Freedom w/ Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. (Aquinas 101)"Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.Ascension Presents, "What True Freedom Looks Like"Tim Staples, "Religious Liberty", Catholic Answers.Catholic Encyclopedia, "Free Will"Pope John Paul II, Homily: Sunday, 8 October 1995

Holy water, rosary beads, crucifixes, medals... is all this extra stuff really necessary? Isn't it all a bit superstitious? How are Catholic funerals different from secular ones? In this episode, we wrap up Part Two of the Catechism with a discussion of sacramentals and funerals. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1667-1690). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1667-1690Catholic Answers. "Giving Sacramentals a proper farewell.""How to avoid superstition regarding sacramentals""What does the expression ex opere operato mean?""What is a sacramental?""Why using holy water isn't superstitious"Ascension Presents. "How the Scapular Actually Works (feat. Fr Gregory Pine, O.P.)" YouTube.Shaun McAfee. 20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals.Catholic Encyclopedia. "Blessing""Scapular.""Sacramentals"Peter Kreeft. Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Gerard Durrell. My Family and Other Animals.Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Stardust

Why does the Church's definition of marriage seem so restrictive and archaic? What makes marriage different from other kinds of unions? What's the point of marriage? In this episode, we discuss the last of the seven sacraments. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Three, Article Seven of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1601-1666). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1601-1666Pope St John Paul IIFamiliaris Consortio. Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage. Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae. Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitiae. Christopher West, Good News About Sex and Marriage. Code of Canon Law, Pts 1095 - 1103. Fulton Sheen, Three To Get Married. Scott Hahn, The First Society.  Catholic Encyclopedia, “Sacrament of Marriage.”Mary Shelley, Frankenstein. Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre.Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity. Compendium of Social Doctrine of the Church, “The Family, the Vital Cell of Society.” Fr Mike Schmitz, “Beyond No: What the Catholic Church Has to Say About Same-Sex Attraction”. YouTube. Bishop Robert Barron, “Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Marriage.” YouTube.Theology of the Body Institute, YouTube. Olga Emily Marlin, Our Lives in his Hands: An Ordinary Couple's Path to Holiness.Edward Peters, Annulments and the Catholic Church.